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Janet West
1935 - 2025
BORN
1935
DIED
2025
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Jul. 23, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Emblom Brenny Funeral Service-Little Falls
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Janet was born on September 24, 1935 in Little Falls to Roy and Elizabeth (Moehle) Opatz. She graduated from Little Falls High School and was united in marriage to John "Bud" K. West on January 28, 1955 at St. Adelbert's Catholic Church in Little Falls. Janet and Bud made their home in 36 states during Bud's working career and raised her three children, Todd, Kim, and Jay. They returned to Little Falls and she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #46.
Janet is survived by her son, Jay (Jacki Gallagher) West of Richfield; grandson, Jonathan West of Sartell; great grandson, Brayden West of Sartell and many relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Elizabeth; husband, Bud West; daughter, Kim West; son, Todd West; and siblings, Shirley Stoltman, Connie Gallus, Marlys Oman, and Marvin Opatz.
Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Celebrating the Life and Cherishing the Memory of Janet.
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